For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 1,849 students in 27292, NC.
The top-ranked public preschools in 27292, NC are Davis-townsend Elementary School, Southwood Elementary School and Southmont Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 27292 have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the North Carolina public pre school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 46% statewide average). Pre schools in 27292, NC have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public preschool average of 59% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 27292, NC Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Davis-townsend Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
975 Heath Church Road
Lexington, NC 27292
(336) 249-9880
Lexington, NC 27292
(336) 249-9880
Gr: PK-5 | 426 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #22.
Southwood Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5850 Nc Hwy 8
Lexington, NC 27292
(336) 357-2777
Lexington, NC 27292
(336) 357-2777
Gr: PK-5 | 593 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #33.
Southmont Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
398 Owen Rd
Lexington, NC 27292
(336) 242-5800
Lexington, NC 27292
(336) 242-5800
Gr: PK-5 | 285 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #44.
Silver Valley Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
11161 East Old Hwy 64
Lexington, NC 27292
(336) 472-1576
Lexington, NC 27292
(336) 472-1576
Gr: PK-5 | 235 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: n/an/a
1000 Cotton Grove Road
Lexington, NC 27292
(336) 242-1544
Lexington, NC 27292
(336) 242-1544
Gr: PK-K | 310 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 27292, NC?
The top-ranked public preschools in 27292, NC include Davis-townsend Elementary School, Southwood Elementary School and Southmont Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 27292?
5 public preschools are located in 27292.
What is the racial composition of students in 27292?
27292 public preschools minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public preschools average of 59% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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